# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082070028` · 07/14/2008 · RTI Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John D  Ramming
- **Operator:** RTI Materials
- **Mine:** [4104426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104426)
## Narrative

Employee was clearing material from under a primary crusher. When he stepped backward he steeped on a rock that caused him to lose his balance. He fell with an outstretched right arm. He sprained his right shoulder (right rotator cuff) as a result of the fall.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*